𝗨𝗻𝗵𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 & 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺:... 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 ₹𝟱.𝟰𝟰 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 The Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Zone along with Mehdipatnam Police, conducted a raid on “Aliya Ice Cream Parlour” at Ahmed Nagar, First Lancer, Bada Bazar, Mehdipatnam, and apprehended one accused, Syed Musharafuddin (24), S/o Syed Shujauddin, a resident of the same locality. The accused was found manufacturing and supplying ice candies and lassi in highly unhygienic conditions, allegedly using chemicals and unsafe ingredients with the intent of earning illegal profits, thereby posing a serious risk to public health. During the operation, police seized huge quantities of ice candies, lassi products, raw materials, and manufacturing equipment, including storage units and packing machinery. The total value of the seized property is approximately ₹5.44 lakh.show more

Next time your kid asks for roadside ice candy…... show them this 👇 Hyderabad Police busted an allegedly unhygienic manufacturing unit operating as Aliya Ice Cream Parlour in Mehdipatnam and arrested Syed Musharafuddin (24). • 16,560 ice candies seized • 4,200 lassi candies seized • 300 glasses of lassi found • 150 kg curd, 50 kg sugar • Citric acid, sucrose, flavouring agents recovered • Total seized material worth ₹5.44 lakh Police said the products were allegedly being made and supplied in filthy conditions using harmful substances for illegal profit. Case registered under Cr No. 83/2026 at Mehdipatnam PS.show more

𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 – 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗱; 𝗦𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀... 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 The sleuths of Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Zone, in coordination with Tappachabutra Police, conducted a raid on “Chand Bakery” located at Natraj Nagar, Jhirra, Tappachabutra, Hyderabad, and apprehended one accused, Syed Khadeer (42 yrs). The accused was found indulging in illegal manufacturing of bakery products under unhygienic conditions without valid licenses. During the raid, bakery materials and products worth ₹2,77,630/- were seized. Investigation revealed that the accused was manufacturing and storing bakery items in highly unhygienic conditions without food, trade, or labour licenses and without adhering to fire safety norms. The products were being illegally supplied to kirana stores, cafés, and hotels, thereby posing a serious threat to public health. A case has been registered in Cr. No. 68/2026 under Sections 274, 275, 318(4) BNS at Tappachabutra Police Station. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Addl. DCP Ande Srinivasa Rao, with the participation of Task Force and Tappachabutra Police officials.show more

𝗙𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿-𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸... 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛-𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱 The Commissioner’s Task Force, Khairtabad Zone and H-Fast Team, Hyderabad, raided SKR Food Products in Kattedan and arrested owner Hasan Ali Rupani (55) S/o. Rupani Khasam Bhai, Owner of SKR Food Products R/o. Chirag Ali Lane, Abids for manufacturing adulterated ginger-garlic paste. The unit was operating in unhygienic conditions, using inferior raw materials and additives like acetic acid and xanthan gum, with no proper food safety standards. The products were supplied to restaurants and retail outlets, posing a serious public health risk. Authorities seized over 4032 kg of adulterated paste, 6210 kg of low-quality raw materials, and related items worth about ₹22 lakh. The accused and seized materials were handed over to Mailardevpally Police for further action.show more

#Hyderabad: Illegal #icecream manufacturing unit busted in #Attapur #TaskForce... police raided an illegal ice cream manufacturing unit operating under the name “#JaiBholenath.” The unit was found using the original #Bholenath brand name to produce spurious ice cream with #harmfulcolours and #chemicals. Acting on #complaints, #police detained the accused, seized the unit, and registered a #case. Hyderabad City Policeshow more

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐃; 𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 &... 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 Acting on credible intelligence, the Commissioner’s Task Force, Khairtabad and Secunderabad Zone Teams, in coordination with the H-FAST Team and the Food Safety Officer of GHMC, conducted a surprise inspection at an ice cream manufacturing unit operating under the name “Blue Bells Ice Cream” at Bapuji Nagar, Musheerabad. During the operation, one individual, Pattala Ashok, was apprehended for running the unit without a valid license and for engaging in the manufacture and sale of adulterated, unhygienic, and expired ice cream products, in violation of provisions under Cr. No.118/2026, U/Sec. 125, 318(4) of BNS, Musheerabad Police Station. The inspection revealed that the unit was involved in large-scale production and distribution of substandard ice cream products of various flavours, including Mango, Vanilla, American Nuts, Butter Scotch, Dry Fruit, Strawberry, Cream & Cookies, Special Flavours, and Malai Kulfi, along with small “Pepsi” ice cream packs. These were being supplied to wholesale and retail markets under misleading claims of quality. It was further observed that expired ingredients such as Pineapple and Custard Apple flavouring agents, along with synthetic food colours, were being used in the preparation process, posing significant health risks to consumers. The premises were maintained under highly unsanitary conditions, with improper storage and handling of raw materials and finished products, rendering them unfit for human consumption. A substantial quantity of adulterated ice cream products, synthetic food colours, and expired flavouring agents, collectively valued at approximately ₹1,75,000/-, were seized during the raid. The apprehended individual along with the seized material has been handed over to the SHO, Musheerabad Police Station, for further investigation and necessary legal action. The operation was carried out under the supervision of senior officers of the Task Force with the assistance of H-FAST and local police staff.show more

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐉𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐃𝐀; 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐘𝐆𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊... 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 ₹𝟑 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐇𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 The sleuths of Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda team and Kulsumpura Police conducted raided manufacturing premises situated at # Venkatesh Nagar, Jiyaguda, Hyderabad and apprehended (01) person who was illegally manufacture the variety of Pickles in unhygienic conditions without taking any precaution. And seized huge quantity of unhygienic pickles from his possession. •PARTICULARS OF ACCUSED PERSON K. Ravinder S/o K.Stihari, age: 62 yrs, occ: Pickles Business, R/o. Venkatesh Nagar, Jiyaguda, Hyderabad. Seized 1.Unhygienic Red chilli pickle drums: 15 drums (Each 160 kg’s Total 2400 kgs) 2.Unhygienic Amla pickle drums: 2 drums (Each 160 kg’s, Total 320kgs ) 3.Unhygienic Tomato water drums: 9 drums (Each 160 kg’s, Total 1440 kgs, 4.Unhygienic Tomato pickle drums: 1 drums (Each 160 kg’s) 5.Unhygienic Lemon pickle drum: 1 drum (Each 160 kg’s) 6.Unhygienic Dol lemon: 2 drums (Each 160 kg’s, Total 320kgs) 7.Preserved Mango with Rock salt: 13 drums (Each 160 kg’s, Total 2080 kgs) 8.Preserved Lemon with Rock salt: 13 drums (Each 160 kg’s, Total 2080 kgs) Total Worth of Property: 3,00,000/- Brief facts of the case: The accused K. Ravinder was found without any valid license and illegal manufacturing of various types of pickles like Red Chilli, Amla, Tomato Water, Tomato, and Lemon by using low-quality raw materials in unhygienic conditions and an unsafe environment at the above-mentioned premises. Additionally, stale Mangoes and Lemons are being preserved using Rock Salt, often used in pickles, without any valid license. These products are being supplied to various Kirana and General stores, Restaurants, Hotels in an illegal manner and earns money by putting the human life endanger. Consuming these Unhygienic pickles can lead to various health issues. Acting on a tip the Commissioner's Task Force, Golconda Zone team and Kulsumpura Police raided manufacturing premises situated at # Venkatesh Nagar, Jiyaguda, Hyderabad and seized huge quantity of unhygienic pickles. Total worth of property in Rs.3,00,000/- from his possession Case has been registered in 90/2026 U/sec 318(1), 274, 275 BNS of PS Kulsumpura against accused. The raid conducted under the supervision of Addl DCP Ande.Srinivasa Rao Commissioner’s Task Force, Hyderabad City with close supervision of Sri R Venkatesh, Inspector, Golconda Zone Commissioner’s Task Force, Sri. A.Ramulu, Inspector of Kulsumpura, Sri K. Venkatramana, SI of Police Golconda Zone Task Force, Smt. K Swetha SI of Kulsumpura and their staff. ANDE.SRINIVASA RAO Addl. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE COMMISSIONER’S TASK FORCE,HYD CITYshow more

Hyderabad: From a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy… to... repeated food safety concerns A major illegal bakery unit was busted in KD Colony, Gudimalkapur, where police say bakery products were being made in highly unhygienic conditions without a valid licence. ₹12.54 lakh worth of stock and machinery seized. Police arrested Ahmed Raza (46) and seized huge quantities of: • Maida, sugar, custard powder, palm oil, salt • Osmania biscuits, fan biscuits, rusk, chai biscuits, kaju biscuits • Butter buns, toast, bakery mix • Ovens, mixers, cutting machines and other equipment According to police, the products were allegedly being supplied to kirana stores, cafés, hotels and general stores, putting public health at risk. Case registered at Gudimalkapur PS under Cr. No. 110/2026.show more

Police seized approximately 3,790 kilograms of adulterated dairy products... worth Rs 18.26 lakhs on Wednesday, March 4, in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The accused, Mohammed Junaid Hussain, illegally manufactured adulterated dairy products, including ghee, cow cream, and buffalo cream. He sold them under the brand "Pride Dairy" located in Bholanagar, Banjara Hills, Road no 12. The police raided Pride Dairy and apprehended the owner, Hussain, 26 years old, who was allegedly mixing palm oil, vanaspati (vegetable oil) and other low-quality substances in ghee to sell it to the public .Police seized a total of 460 kgs of adulterated ghee, 70 kgs of adulterated mixed ghee, 2,090 kgs of adulterated cow cream, and 1,170 kgs of adulterated buffalo cream. These adulterated products were being sold as original pure ghee to the public, hotels, and event organisers, posing a significant risk to public health.show more

#Hyderabad : Six Youngsters were performing Bike Stunts (#BikeStunts)... and Dangerous Driving (#DangerousDriving) on Public Roads in #Attapur, by Risking their Lives and Others, Now Apprehended by TASK FORCE, Rajendranagar Zone The sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force, #Rajendranagar Zone, in coordination with Attapur Police, of Hyderabad City Police , apprehended six accused persons within the limits of Attapur Police Station for performing illegal bike stunts and dangerous driving on public roads, thereby creating nuisance, causing panic among the public, and endangering the lives of commuters and pedestrians. The accused persons were found indulging in reckless riding activities such as dangerous stunts, triple riding, over-speeding, and rash driving, posing a serious threat to public safety as well as to their own lives. During the operation, two two-wheeler vehicles and 06 mobile phones used in the commission of the offence were seized from their possession. Names of the Accused: 1). Syed Shahed (19) 2). Shaik Naseer Hussain (19) 3). Shaik Junaid (18) 4). Mohammad Bin Isa (17) Previously the above (04) persons are involved in petty case regarding bike stunt of Bahadurpura PS. 5). Abdul Samad (20) 6). Mohammed Arbaz Hussain Khan (22) Previously he is involved in POCSO Case vide Cr. No. 76/2024 U/s 354, 448 IPC & Sec 7 r/w 8 of POCSO Act-2012 of Attapur PSshow more

#WATCH | Delhi | In a major crackdown and... search-cum-seizure operation, a huge quantity of counterfeit products of OPPO, OnePlus and Realme brands was recovered. Two godowns located in Regharpura, Karol Bagh, where these fake products were being packaged and branded, were sealed. A factory in Moti Nagar, Delhi, where packaging boxes of these companies’ products were manufactured, was also sealed. Eight machines used in the illegal operation were seized. Two people were arrested in the case for packaging counterfeit products on a large scale and selling them in the market under the names of reputed brands. In a major operation, the AGS Unit of Delhi Police Crime Branch sealed two godowns and one factory linked to counterfeit products and packaging material of reputed mobile brands such as OPPO, OnePlus and Realme. During the operation, one printing press and three godowns were found where counterfeit products were packaged and branded using machines. Eight machines used in manufacturing fake products were also seized. (Video Source: Delhi Police)show more

#Hyderabadi be alert, maybe you are having #Adulterated and... #Unhygienic Ginger and Garlic Paste. Gang of 8 arrested for manufacturing Adulterated Garlic and #GingerPaste in #Hyderabad, seized 1500 kg #GarlicPaste and 480 kg damaged raw garlic by Hyderabad City Police . A joint raid by the Task Force of Hyderabad Police Commissionarate and the Bowenpally police in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Old Bowenpally in Secunderabad, led to the arrest of eight individuals involved in the manufacturing and sale of adulterated ginger paste. The authorities raided ‘Sony Ginger Garlic Paste’ and discovered that the accused were making adulterated Ginger and Garlic paste in unhygienic methods, mixed with citric acid and rotten garlic, then packaged in plastic containers with misleading labels and expiry dates. Seized Material :- 1) Garlic paste 1500 kgs, 2) Citric acid 55 kgs, 3) Mixture machine, 4)Grinder Machine 5)Weighing Machine, 6)Damaged Raw garlic 12 bags each 40 kgs 7)Date Stamps- 2 Nos. 8)Ink Bottles- 2 Nos. All worth ₹4,50,000/-show more

𝐇-𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐧... 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫; 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 ✳️In a continued crackdown on food adulteration and unsafe food practices, the H-FAST (Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team) along with the Food Safety Officer (FSO) conducted a surprise raid on an illegal fast food godown operating under the limits of Hussainialam Police Station, Charminar. Acting on credible information, the team inspected the premises of M/s Al Akbar Fast Food and Godown, located at New Laad Bazar, Panch Mohalla, Charminar. During the inspection, it was found that food items were being prepared and stored under extremely unhygienic and hazardous conditions, posing a serious threat to public health. ✳️Major Violations Observed: • Operation without a mandatory FSSAI licence. • Use of prohibited/artificial food colours (MSK Lion Green and Raspberry Red). • Reuse of stale and hazardous cooking oil. • Absence of water analysis certification and quality control measures. • Gross unhygienic conditions and lack of pest control. Seizure Details: • Approximately 110 kg of prepared fried chicken. • 6 tins of loose cooking oil (15 litres each). • Artificial chemical food colours. Two persons responsible for running the illegal operations have been apprehended. Health Risks to Consumers: ✳️Consumption of such adulterated and unhygienic food may lead to: • Food poisoning, vomiting, and diarrhea. • Gastrointestinal infections. • Long-term health issues due to repeated consumption of reused oil. • Allergic reactions and toxicity due to artificial food colours. • Increased risk of serious illnesses affecting the liver and overall health. ✳️Legal Action Initiated: The accused, by concealing these unsafe practices and supplying adulterated food to consumers, have endangered public health and gained unlawfully. A case has been registered in Hussainialam Police Station under relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and other applicable laws. The accused persons and seized material have been handed over to the Station House Officer, Hussainialam Police Station, for further legal action. Public Advisory: ✳️Hyderabad City Police reiterates its zero-tolerance policy towards food adulteration. Citizens are advised to: • Consume food only from licensed establishments. • Verify the FSSAI licence before purchase. • Avoid artificially coloured or suspicious food. • Report unsafe food practices. For complaints, contact Toll-Free Number: 8712661212. Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team Public cooperation is essential to safeguard food safety and public health. Issued By: Vaibhav Raghunath Gaikwad, IPS Deputy Commissioner of Police Task Force, Hyderabadshow more

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force along with Banjara Hills Police... busted an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding racket and apprehended 10 persons. The accused were found illegally hoarding 414 LPG cylinders at a graveyard in Banjara Hills to sell them at inflated prices for wrongful gain. Total property worth ₹21.88 lakhs, including 11 transport vehicles, has been seized from their possession. We are committed to ensuring public safety and will take stern action against anyone involved in illegal hoarding and black marketing.show more

VIDEO | Mehsana, Gujarat: In a major crackdown, Mehsana... LCB police raided a liquor manufacturing unit in Thakor Vas, Budasan village under Kadi and busted an illegal operation involving counterfeit liquor production. Around 178 boxes of fake liquor were seized, along with raw materials and bottles sufficient to produce nearly 300 additional boxes. The operation, conducted late last night, is still under investigation, while authorities are now probing the duration of the racket and its supply network across the region. (Full video available on PTI Videos -show more

ALERT: Anti-ICE agitator, who previously stalked ICE and interfered... with apprehending an illegal s-x offender, detained in a raid on his home and several others, captured by The California Post. Leo Martinez's home was raided by Homeland Security Investigations and the Ventura County Police Department at around 3 AM. Martinez is a lead organizer for VC Defensa, an ICE watch group, and was previously arrested for interfering with the arrest of an illegal immigrant who was a registered offender. Details on the purpose of the raids are unclear, with The Post reporting that the agents searched Martinez's home, a truck, and a black van. A spokesperson for HSI stated, “To protect the integrity of the investigation, we are unable to provide additional details at this time.” The operation was conducted throughout California in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, San Bernardino, and Corona.show more

HISTORYSHEETER ROWDY ARRESTED; FAMILY ATTACKED POLICEMEN A 26-year-old history-sheeter... was arrested during a ganja raid in Pulianthope after police seized narcotic substances from his residence. Police also registered a separate case against his relatives for attacking officers during the operation. A video of the altercation later circulated on social media. Acting on a tip-off about the sale of ganj in the Pulianthope, a team from the Basin Bridge Police Station, led by Sub-Inspector Krishnakumar and other personnel, conducted a raid on a house in Gandhi Nagar Fifth Street on Sunday night. The house belonged to Nandakumar, 26, who is listed as a history-sheeter by the police. During the search, officers seized 29 packets of ganja weighing a total of 10 grams and six syringes from the premises. Police said women present in the house initially objected to the search and attempted to prevent officers from carrying out the raid. After Nandakumar was arrested and police attempted to take him into custody, his mother and other female relatives assaulted the officers. According to police, the officers used force to protect themselves and bring the situation under control. A video showing the confrontation between police personnel and the family members subsequently went viral on social media platforms. Nandakumar was taken to the Basin Bridge Police Station, where a case was registered against him under relevant provisions relating to possession of narcotic substances. He was inquired further. In a related development, Nandakumar’s mother, Meena, went to the police station and demanded her son’s release. Police said she injured her wrist with a razor blade during the protest and argued with officers inside the station premises. She was later sent away after intervention by police personnel. The Basin Bridge police registered a separate case against Nandakumar’s relatives for obstructing and assaulting police personnel during the raid.show more

Tumakuru district witnessed a thrilling chase scene on Monday... that could rival a movie script. Information has now come to light that the national highway was briefly blocked during an operation to apprehend accused involved in a theft at Jagadamba Jewelry store near #BencheGate in #Kalamabella, #Shira taluk. Thanks to the courageous pursuit by locals and swift police action, four accused individuals were finally caught. After the robbery that took place on February 22 around noon, the accused fled in a Bolero car. Locals chased them for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, covering an estimated 15 kilometers on the national highway. The accused's vehicle reached up to #Tavarekere. During this chase, the locals provided information about the robbers' vehicle to the police. Upon receiving the information, police immediately barricaded and blocked the national highway at Tavarekere, setting a trap for the accused. However, noticing the police alert, the accused made a U-turn on the highway itself and escaped. They managed to evade the police for some time. Unable to flee Tumakuru district, the accused took refuge in the Huilu Dore forest area. Based on information, police conducted a combing operation in the forest overnight. First, an individual named Dungar Singh fell into the police net. Later, around midnight, Mahendra Singh and Madhu Singh were arrested. In the early morning, Arvind was also found in the same forest. It was discovered that the jewelry had been hidden under a large, fallen tree in the forest. Police have seized the stolen gold ornaments and arrested the four accused. A case has been registered at Kalamabella Police Station in this connection, and investigations are ongoing. The bravery of the locals and the swift operation by the police have garnered widespread appreciation from the public. The thrilling scenes of the cinematic chase are now going viral and capturing attention.show more

Alert ⚠️ #TeaLovers , the Tea you having at... stalls, may be using #AdulteratedTea powder, mixed #Synthetic #Chemicals Jubilee Hills Zone Task Force Team of #Hyderabad City Police Busts #Tea Powder #Adulterated Racket. Based on credible information, the sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force, West Zone Team of Hyderabad City Police, along with Sanath Nagar Police, conducted a raid at premises within the limits of Sanath Nagar and apprehended one individual who was involved in adulterating tea powder using synthetic chemicals. On inquiry, the main accused, Jagannath Bishnoi (33), disclosed that he was involved in the adulteration of tea powder for the purpose of illegal profit. He stated that he used to purchase cocopeat, filter excess coconut husk, and mix it with hot jaggery water, after which the mixture was dried for two to three days. After drying, synthetic food colours—Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine Orange—were added, which were absorbed by the jaggery-mixed cocopeat. The coloured mixture was again allowed to dry before being used in the adulteration process. For preparing one kilogram of adulterated tea powder, the accused mixed 450 grams of low-quality tea dust, 500 grams of low-quality tea granules, and 50 grams of colour-mixed cocopeat. He further stated that the adulterated tea powder was supplied and sold to local tea stalls and other dealers at a higher price, misrepresenting it as genuine tea powder. The general public is advised to purchase tea powder only from authorized and reputed sellers and to report any suspected cases of food adulteration to the concerned authorities. Food business operators are warned that involvement in food adulteration, which poses a serious risk to human life, will attract criminal cases and strict legal action. Police Seized the Following: Colour Mixed tea powder 120 Kgs Natural tea powder 30 Kgs Coca pet mix 138 Kgs Weighing machine 1 Colour. Sunset 800 Gms Colour Tatrazen 700 Gms One domestic cylinder Handles 3 Beaker 1 Jaggery 12 boxes each 500 gms 170 Rs 1kg - Carry bag bundles 10 Kgs : Gaikwad Vaibhav Raghunath, IPS DCP, Commissioner’s Task Force, Hyderabadshow more

Crackdown on Adulterated Food items continue by Hyderabad City... Police , 1090 kgs of #Adulterated and #Unhygienic Ginger 🫚 Garlic Paste seized at premises of Shehzada Food Master in #HabeebNagar , the #GingerGarlicPaste supplies to Restaurants, Wholesale & retail shops in #Hyderabad and police arrested one accused. The Adulterated Ginger Garlic Paste is Hazardous to Human Life. On credible information, the sleuths of Commissioner’s Task Force, Khairtabad Zone Team, Hyderabad, conducted a surprise inspection at premises Shehzada Food Master #11-1-1162, Near Gatala Masjid, Afzalsagar, Habeeb Nagar, Mallepally, Hyderabad, under the limits of Habeeb Nagar PS. During the inspection, (01) accused person by name Mohammed Farooq (50), Owner of (Shehzada Food Master), a R/o Nampally, was manufacturing ginger and garlic paste in plastic containers under highly unhygienic conditions by mixing the chemicals like Ascitic Acid, Synthetic food colors, gum powder and Salt. The prepared paste was stored in open plastic tubs, exposed to dust, flies, and other contaminants, rendering the product unsafe and unfit for human consumption. The said Garlic & Ginger Paste was supplying to various Wholesale Kirana stores and Food Catering services and gaining huge profits in illegal manner. it was also noticed that FSSAI License No. 13617011001223 was found printed copy at the premises, which was expired on 07-09-2018. The adulterated Ginger Garlic paste is hazardous to human life. Seized Products: ParticularsNo. of Qty - Total kgs 🔹1. Ginger Garlic Paste 1 kg 10 Boxes @ 24 Bottles 240 - 240 kg 🔹2. Ginger Garlic Paste 500 grams, 7 Boxes @ 50 Bottles 350- 175 kg 🔹3. Ginger Garlic Paste 200 Grams, 2 Cartons, 12 Boxes, 124- 50 kg 🔹4. Ginger Garlic Paste 5 kgs @ 48 Boxes48- 240 kg 🔹5. Loose Ginger Garlic Paste 1 Drum @ 60 kgs 1 - 60 kg 🔹6. Loose Ginger Garlic Paste 3 Drum @ 50 kgs 3 - 150 kg 🔹7. Loose Ginger Garlic Paste 1 Drum @ 40 kgs 1- 40 kg 🔹8. Loose Ginger Garlic Paste round tub 2 @ 50 kgs2- 100 kg 🔹9. Ginger Garlic Paste without Label 1 KG @ 35 Boxes 35- 35 kg TOTAL WEIGHT OF GINGER GARLIC PASTE - 1090 KGS 🔹1. Unhygienic Loose Garlic Bags 30 kgs 25750 🔹2. Unhygienic Loose Ginger Bags 50 kgs 2.5125 TOTAL WEIGHT OF LOOSE GINGER & GARLIC875 🔹1. Starch Powder 500 Grams1500 gm 🔹2. Salt Bags (Each bag 50 Kgs)4200 Kgs 🔹3. Gum Powder 500 Grams1500 gm 🔹4. Blue star Lemon Yellow Synthetic Food Colour 500 grams1500 gm 🔹5. Ascitic Acid 1 Liter11 L 🔹6. Accused Mobile Phone Oppo F21s Pro 5G1-- 🔹7. Grinding Machinery (01) Small & (01) Big2-- All worth around Rs. 2,20,000/- Facts of the case: The accused individual, Mohammed Farooq who is engaged in manufacturing and sale of Ginger & Garlic Paste by using adulterate products, and supplies large quantities to restaurants, wholesale shops and retail shops in an around Hyderabad thereby gaining huge profits. SD/- Andhe Srinivas Rao, Addl. DCP, Commissioner’s Task Force, Hyderabad City.show more

Alert ⚠️ #TeaLovers, the Tea you having at roadside,... in #Hyderabad , may be its #Chemical mixed #AdulteratedTea #Hyderabad is famous for #Tea, but some people, Risking the #PublicHealth The #HFAST busts Tea Powder #Adulteration Racket, seized 3000kg Adulterated Tea Powder and 1500kg #Expired #TeaPowder , at manufacturing units, which were supplying to roadside vendors as well as reputed vendors, like Udipi. Arrested 10 persons. Based on credible information about large-scale adulteration of tea powder, the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) team of Hyderabad City Police raided at 15 manufacturing units, involved in the preparation and supply of adulterated Tea Powder. After raid it's found, operators of 10 manufacturing units were mixing artificial synthetic colours and using low-quality materials to increase profits. Expired materials also found, they were supplying to roadside vendors as well as reputed vendors. The accused shows the media how they Mixing Synthetic colours in low quality tea. In the Operation 10 persons were arrested and seized 3000 kg Adulterated Tea Powder and 1500 kg Expired Tea Powder, 100 kg Jaggery powder and artificial synthetic colours. Investigation revealed that the accused were involved in unsafe and illegal practices such as mixing artificial colours, jaggery juice, used tea powder, and expired tea powder to improve appearance. The accused procured low-quality tea powder from vendors in Kolkata, Kerala and Assam, and adulterated the same using synthetic food colours such as Sunset Yellow FCF, Tartrazine and Total dye colour. Arrested Accused persons: 1) Paresh Rajan, Kompally, Supplier of colour 2)Sanju Pati, Petlaburj, Prepares colour & mixes 3)Satish,Musheerabad, Mixing colour & supply 4)Naveen, Bowenpally, Mixing colour 5)Narsimha,Asifnagar,Mixing colour, 250g illegal packets 6)Chunnilal Chaudhary, Rajendranagar,Preparing adulterated tea powder 7)Narsimulu,Borabanda, Mixing colour & supply 8)Rajesh, Petlaburj, Mixing colour & supply 9)Ravinder, Bidar,Mixing colour & supply 10)Waseem,Mallepally, Mixing Colour Sd/- Gaikwad Vaibhav Raghunath, IPS, DCP, Task Force, Hyderabad City Police.show more